FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 2, 2026

Governor Hochul Signs Amendment to Alternative Veterans Exemption into Statewide Law

100% Disabled Veterans Will Receive 100% Exemption from Property Taxes

KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that New York State has adopted an amendment to the Alternative Veterans Exemption, which Mayor Noble recently recommended to the Common Council for local adoption, into statewide law.

Governor Hochul has removed the local opt-in option and made the veteran’s exemption law mandatory for all municipalities across New York State. As signed, the law will give 100% disabled veterans exemption from property taxes at their primary residence.

Mayor Noble said, “I am so pleased to see that the Legislature passed and Governor Hochul has signed this tax exemption into law for veterans who are 100% disabled from local taxes. I had recommended to the Kingston Common Council that we pass the law locally, but having the law be enacted statewide means more disabled service men and women will receive well-deserved tax relief.”

The law will go into effect on October 1, 2026. The exemption will be applicable to the 2027 assessment roll for eligible recipients.

More information, including how to apply for the exemption, can be found at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/altvetoverview.htm.

Other tax exemption forms can be found at https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/exemption/index.htm.